Recent content by Rocket354

I love my Diamond ball cleaner.

He also has a huge social media following in one of the primary pool markets. His inclusion is a business decision, and, as much as I hate to say it, an astute one.

I think Januarta is a defensible pick, even if not based solely on merit. AJ is clearly a teacher's pet pick. But who is that teacher? I have spoken with people who would know exactly how picks are made. Hate to be vague, but can't put anyone on the record. The consensus: "Emily always gets...

This will definitely be an exciting contest. I hope the real SVB shows up. He's definitely the wildcard given his international and team play history. I went last year, and was disappointed by no Filler or SVB. Wish I was going again this year.

Worth noting the highest four Fargo ratings in this contest are all on ROW. They are definitely a favorite, even if a small-ish one. Of course, the four highest-rated Asian players aren't there.

Yes, there is likely some Fargo-lag due to his rapid improvement. Yapp is likely the better player, but Januarta is not too far behind. And, of course, Indonesia is a hot market.

Then with DCC starting Jan 22, the jet lag will be real for many of the top guys. Let me be the first to predict a higher number of upsets (and/or no-shows) at DCC.

It's showtime. I love watching Josh play. He seems like a good guy. But he's the best player in the world. So I'm rooting for the Cinderella.

I think they like representation. So Biado, Yapp, Duong for sure. Then any two of: Capito, Wu, Januarta, even perhaps Oi, and any of the ranks of 800+ Filipinos since they are from the host country. (Edit: Upon further reflection, I think MR loves AJ. He'll be there again. Carlo, Yapp, Duong...

I think seeing a full five-person team from each country competing in a tournament with each match a similar style to the Mosconi/Reyes Cups would be amazing. Doubles doesn't have quite the same apoeal.

The Ko brothers don't seem interested in pool any more. What other Asian players are clearly better than Biado and Chua (who might be another defector)? Yapp is up there for sure...but any Asian team chosen without politics should have at least two Filipinos, even with the Ko brothers. If that...

It's Matchroom. Shaw. I'd like to see Woj, or Kaci (for multiple reasons).

Ultimate Pool league tracks BnR, and "loss of rack " (e.g., hitting the 8b in out of turn). Both those do require player/tracker to note them properly, however, which, in my experience, only happens half the time, if that. UPL also does not report to Fargo. Regardless, there is no way CF should...

I don't think one can both agree the women's game has the deepest, toughest field ever, and hold major win rate against any modern player. Chezka having "few" world titles is a testament to how talented today's players are.

I wouldn't necessarily say she is more sloppy with speed and ball placement on defense than on offense. I just think those traits matter less on offense. If she gets out of line a bit on offense, she is talented enough to still drill the shot. If she rolls an extra few inches on defense, then...